Al-Qaeda: You Cant Hide In Somalia Either

U.S. Launches Attack on Suspected Al Qaeda Members in Somalia
Monday, January 08, 2007

After the attack by the Air Force AC-130 gunship, the official reported casualties on the ground, but is not sure if any are suspected terrorists.

The operation would mark the first time the U.S. mounted a mission in Somalia since forces pulled out in 1994, two years after entering on a mission to feed starving people there.

The U.S. could be taking advantage of terrorists that have flown their hideout, as Al Qaeda operatives taking cover in the Somalian capital of Mogadishu were likely chased out when Ethiopian forces cleared out Islamists who had taken power there.

Officials have long suspected those involved in the 1998 East Africa Embassy bombings had taken refuge in Somalia. Because of that, the U.S. has shared intelligence with allies such as Kenya and Ethiopia and this fresh attack could be part of an long, ongoing anti-terror operation.



The Bush administration has grown increasingly concerned about the threat of terrorism in Africa, so much so that the Defense Department is planning to create a new regional command specifically to focus on Africa.

Over the past decade, the U.S. military has been working to train African armies and has been particularly concerned about lawless states such as Somalia and other failed states where Al Qaeda elements and other terrorist groups have sought haven.

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UPDATE: U.S. Launches New Attacks in Somalia


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We will shut you down, chase you all over the world, and kick your Al-Qaeda asses!! Keep 'em on the run!! (Payback's a Bi*** aint it?) Way to go U.S.S. Eisenhower! Way to go Troops!!! Wonder how long it will take the left to whine about this? 10, 9, 8.....